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"Sochi 2014’s vision is to unite the resources of the city of Sochi, the Krasnodar region and the Russian nation to develop in Sochi greatly needed sports and resort infrastructure in a sustainable, inclusive, environmentally responsible manner. Our goal is to deliver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games of uncommon excellence for the athletes, the Olympic Family, the Paralympic Family and the world.

Sochi’s natural setting is extraordinary, offering an inspiring combination of soaring alpine mountains and temperate, verdant coastal areas lining the Black Sea. It has long been Russia’s most popular summer destination for beach and mountain devotees..."

Source: Sochi 2014, Candidature File section 1.2 - Vision of the Olympic Winter Games

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